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UPSC 2017 · Q44 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save
The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) Observation and understanding of the Universe
(b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses
(c) Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth
(d) Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth
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Answer: (a) Observation and understanding of the Universe
UPSC 2017 · Q87 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save
What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project ?
(a) To detect neutrinos
(b) To detect gravitational waves
(c) To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system
(d) To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems
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Answer: (b) To detect gravitational waves